He was one of my, if not the, favourite authors in EU._________________I am a Star Wars fan. That doesn't mean that I hate or love Jar Jar. That doesn't mean I hate or love Lucas, or agree or disagree 100% with him. That doesn't mean I prefer the PT over the OT, or vice versa. That doesn't mean I hate the EU, or even love all of it (or even read all of it). These are not prerequisites. Being a man is not a prerequisite. Being a geek is not a prerequisite. The only prerequisite is that I love something about Star Wars. I am a Star Wars fan.

Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 8:37 am

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GrandMasterMaster

Joined: 26 Aug 2011Posts: 575Location: Earth Jedi Temple

I saw this on Timothy Zahn's Facebook page. Quite a shock.

RIP Aaron Allston_________________"But it was so artistically done."

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Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:40 am

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Darth SkuldrenModerator

Joined: 04 Feb 2008Posts: 6563Location: Missouri

I always liked Aaron's Star Wars books. I haven't read too many of his non-Star Wars works, but some of them were really good. I only met Aaron a couple times at Star Wars Celebration VI, but he seemed like a very nice person. He'll be missed._________________
"I believe toys resonate with us as humans, we can hold them them, it's tactile, real! They are totems for our extended beliefs and imaginations. A fetish for ideas that hold as much interest and passion as old religious relics for some. We display them in our homes. They show who we are. They are signals for similar thinking people. A way we connect with each other...and I guess thats why I do toys. That connection." -Ashley Wood

Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 12:27 pm

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DarthMRNKnight

Joined: 20 Jul 2011Posts: 296

Strange how all these EU authors are falling so close after the sale to Disney and the assumed death of the EU. One more and it'll get downright creepy._________________I discuss to learn, not to win. Then again, learning enough tends to translate to victory in the end anyway.

Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 1:30 pm

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ReepicheepMaster

Joined: 05 Feb 2008Posts: 6956Location: Sailing into the unknown

He was one of my favourite Star Wars Expanded Universe authors. Star Wars will never be quite as funny. _________________
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Where the waves grow sweet,
Doubt not, Reepicheep,
To find all you seek,
There is the utter east.

Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:27 pm

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WerehunterKnight

Joined: 08 Apr 2011Posts: 362

Damn, I'm actually re-reading Fate of the Jedi and just finished one of his books last night. I think once I'm done with that series I'll re-read his X-wing books.

Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 2:05 pm

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NinerPadawan

Joined: 26 Nov 2011Posts: 58

I enjoyed all of his Star wars books, he was a great author. RIP Aaron Allston.

Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 4:19 pm

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1337JediKnight

Joined: 02 Sep 2012Posts: 488Location: Florida

Great author, I had the chance to pick his brain for about a half an hour at Celebration VI. Found him on a bench sitting alone just taking it all in, I sat down and started rambling on, he really seemed to love the SW life. He had a great explanation for why non force sensitive beings can be even better pilots then those with it._________________Mara: "Not many people Dare to hug me"
Lando: "That leaves more of you for me then!"

"Sure I can't move a rock with my mind, but, boy can I make that rock think its been moved."

Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 1:24 pm

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Murray1134Padawan

Joined: 16 Jan 2012Posts: 94Location: Roanoke, VA

Very sad news, he was a very nice man._________________EUCantina Comic Book Reviewer
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:20 am

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HogyMaster

Joined: 14 Dec 2011Posts: 918Location: Nar Shaddaa

Sad news indeed. He wasn't even 60 yet.

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 4:18 pm

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ProudfootKnight

Joined: 14 Sep 2012Posts: 259Location: London

He'll be missed that's for sure.

Does anyone know how he passed away?_________________On a clear day they'll see us from the beaches.

It was due to massive heart failure: https://www.facebook.com/seanpatfan/posts/10152852278956494?stream_ref=10_________________I am a Star Wars fan. That doesn't mean that I hate or love Jar Jar. That doesn't mean I hate or love Lucas, or agree or disagree 100% with him. That doesn't mean I prefer the PT over the OT, or vice versa. That doesn't mean I hate the EU, or even love all of it (or even read all of it). These are not prerequisites. Being a man is not a prerequisite. Being a geek is not a prerequisite. The only prerequisite is that I love something about Star Wars. I am a Star Wars fan.

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:24 pm

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Corellias DreamKnight

Joined: 03 Apr 2012Posts: 105Location: UK

I was shocked to hear of his death at the weekend. He wrote some of my favourite SW novels and made a great contribution to the SW universe. He really loved the characters he wrote about, and engaged generously with the fans.